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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor takes down a service member wearing protective gear during training on a ship.

Sailor Strength

Navy Ensign Sophia Schade performs a takedown during naval security forces training aboard the USS O’Kane in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 11, 2021.

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